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Houston Freeze Chaos: School Closures, Icy Roads, and Arctic Blast Updates

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Stay informed about the latest school closures and road conditions in Houston as a result of the freezing weather!

Houston is facing a chaotic situation as icy roads, school closures, and extreme weather conditions grip the city. With reports of dangerously cold temperatures leading to icy patches on bridges and overpasses, Houstonians are advised to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. The Arctic Blast has brought freezing rain, light snow, and sleet, causing disruptions in daily life and business operations across the area.

As the region grapples with the unprecedented winter weather, several school districts in Houston have announced closures due to the hard freeze warning and wind chill concerns. This decision impacts thousands of students, with precautions taken to ensure their safety amid the harsh conditions. Additionally, businesses and services in the Houston area are also experiencing closures, affecting daily operations.

Amidst the chaos, some heartwarming initiatives have emerged to help the community cope with the cold. Mattress Mack, a local hero, has opened one of his stores as an emergency warming center, providing refuge for those in need. The City of Houston Municipal Courts have taken action to cancel jury duty, prioritizing the safety of residents amidst the arctic weather.

In a surprising turn of events, UH campuses have been closed due to the severe winter weather, affecting the academic schedule for students. The Arctic blast updates have also impacted airport operations, with United flights to Bush Airport grounded, highlighting the widespread disruptions caused by the extreme weather conditions in Houston.

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Houston freeze 2024 live updates: Road conditions, school ... (Houston Chronicle)

As Houston faces freezing weather, here's the latest on road conditions, school closures and general weather updates.

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Houston icy roads: Traffic, driving conditions amid freeze (fox26houston.com)

HOUSTON - Icy roads are being reported around the Houston area and Southeast Texas due to freezing temperatures and precipitation.

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Houston school closures tomorrow: Weather cancellations, delays ... (fox26houston.com)

A number of schools across the Houston-area are expected to be closed on Tuesday, January 16, due to impacts from Arctic Blast across Texas.

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Dangerously cold with icy patches on bridges & overpasses in ... (KPRC Click2Houston)

Today's threat - ice on bridges & overpasses: We have major impacts with our weather today through Wednesday morning. First, freezing rain is possible today ...

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School closings, delays due to weather (KHOU.com)

Some school districts in the Greater Houston area will cancel or delay classes on Tuesday, Jan. 16, because of the hard freeze warning and wind chill ...

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Is school canceled in Houston? Districts plan to stay open amid freeze (Houston Chronicle)

The district is taking a number of precautions to ensure that schools will be ready to receive the more than 180,000 students enrolled in HISD schools, ...

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Houston having winter weather advisories through 6 p.m. on Monday (Houston Public Media)

The National Weather Service anticipates light freezing rain and drizzling, or light snow or sleet throughout the afternoon and early evening. Wind gusts of ...

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Houston-area business, service closures on Tuesday due to hard ... (KHOU.com)

Some businesses in the Houston area will be closed on Tuesday due to the extreme weather. Author: Michelle Homer. Published: 12:41 PM CST January 15, ...

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School closures: These Houston-area school districts are closing ... (KPRC Click2Houston)

Due to the continued forecast of potential icy weather and unsafe travel concerns for our buses and students, all Angleton ISD schools and facilities will be ...

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Expect slowdowns as icy conditions are reported on Houston-area ... (KTRK-TV)

Icy conditions have been reported on multiple roads in the Houston area as freezing temperatures continue this week.

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Houston's frozen magic: Steamy spectacle unfolds as winter weather ... (KPRC Click2Houston)

Houston, we have a winter wonderland! As freezing temperatures blanket the Houston area, something interesting is happening on to our bodies of water ...

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The Arctic Blast Is Here In Houston With Slushy, Cold and Wet ... (Houston Press)

The Arctic blast has brought chilly air and sleet to parts of the Greater Houston area. These out of the ordinary conditions have caused travel ...

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Freezing rain Monday, hard freeze Monday night (CW39)

There are multiple winter weather hazards impacting Southeast Texas. First, light freezing rain is possible through Monday. A winter weather advisory is in ...

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Houston business closures tomorrow: Weather cancellations, delays ... (fox26houston.com)

Due to concerns regarding extreme cold and wind chill conditions across Texas and the Houston area, some businesses will be closed on Tuesday, January 16.

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Houston weather: Power outage tracker for Centerpoint, Entergy ... (MyFox Houston)

HOUSTON - Today's weather brings a winter weather advisory until 6 p.m., with the possibility of light icing. As night falls, a hard freeze is anticipated, ...

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Arctic blast updates: United flights headed to Bush Airport grounded (KHOU.com)

The Arctic blast has brought freezing temperatures to Southeast Texas leading to hazardous road conditions Monday morning, Jan. 15, 2024.

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Houston weather: Mattress Mack opens North Freeway store as ... (fox26houston.com)

Mattress Mack has announced he has opened one of his stores as an emergency warming center to help Houstonians get out of the cold.

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LIST: City of Houston Municipal Courts cancels Jury Duty; Harris ... (KPRC Click2Houston)

Houston-area courthouses have announced closures amid the arctic weather in the region for Tuesday.

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Houston weather: Major winter storm pushes through Houston ... (fox26houston.com)

A major winter storm system has pushed into Houston bringing some of the coldest air in about 13 months, along with light freezing rain and sleet that ...

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A drive that usually takes 35 minutes in Houston took 6 hours due to ... (KHOU.com)

Icy conditions brought the Hardy Toll Road to a standstill and all Ariel could do was watch the chaos unfold. It was an accident that caused a massive delay and ...

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Houston-area school districts cancel classes due to freeze (Chron)

Schools are closing Tuesday as a haRd freeze thickens across southeast Texas this week.

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Several schools, colleges cancel classes on Tuesday due to winter ... (CW39)

HOUSTON (KIAH) โ€” Several school districts in the Houston area have cancelled classes for Tuesday as the Artic blast hitting the Houston area and all of ...

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Houston Schools Close Amidst Arctic Blast (BNN Breaking)

The districts taking this precaution include Houston ISD, Katy ISD, Cy-Fair ISD, Fort Bend ISD, and Spring Branch ISD. Harmony Public School campuses and ...

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UH Campuses Closed Amid Severe Winter Weather (BNN Breaking)

In a swift response to an arctic blast that left southeast Texas grappling with freezing temperatures and icy roads, the University of Houston (UH) has ...

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Winter weather forces City of Houston to push back trash, recycling ... (KHOU.com)

Monday's scheduled garbage routes will be serviced. The 3rd Monday's and 3rd Tuesday's Heavy Tree Waste collection services will resume. (Reminder: 3rd Monday's ...

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